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NewsAwaab’s Law to be introduced in Scotland
Scottish government will amend Housing (Scotland) Bill to allow ministers to set timeframes for social landlords to fix hazards such as damp and mould
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NewsRegulator warns of ‘increasingly constrained finances’ as Scottish social landlords’ maintenance costs soar
Reactive maintenance spend increases 15% year-on-year
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CommentStriking a balance between PRS regulation and attracting investment
The Scottish government is proposing rent controls but has also set up a Housing Investment Taskforce. As the Labour government in Westminster looks to strengthen renters’ rights, Suzanne Hardie argues this balanced approach should be of interest south of the border.
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In FocusSix key takeaways from Scotland’s Housing Festival 2025
The Scottish social housing sector gathered in Edinburgh this week. Delegates mulled the impacts of a new Westminster government and regulatory changes with one eye on Holyrood elections next year. Daniel Gayne reports.
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NewsCIH Scotland director asks sector to back campaign to safeguard domestic abuse victims
Callum Chomczuk used his opening address to professionals at Scotland’s Housing Festival 2025 to highlight the ‘Make a Stand’ campaign
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NewsFormer Scotland rugby captain appointed to head up Places for People subsidiary
Kelly Brown vows to ”be a strong voice to fight for social housing customers across Scotland”
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NewsHouseholds ‘trapped’ on social housing waiting list experiencing ‘devastating’ consequences, says SFHA
Scotland’s ‘housing emergency’ has left 250,000 people unable to access affordable homes
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NewsSpringfield signs deal to sell 2,500 plots of land to Barratt Redrow
Scottish housebuilder cashes in on expected housing demand from thousands of green infrastructure workers as it trebles profit
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NewsPlaces for People buys 110-acre site on the edge of Edinburgh for 1,300-home scheme
Housing association revives plans for Redheughs Village project
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News‘It’s not a surprise’: housebuilding starts and completions plummet in Scotland
CIH Scotland says fall is due to rising build costs and an underfunded affordable housing programme
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NewsSpringfield eyes growth after reservations rise and Holyrood restores affordable housing funding
Affordable housing providers ‘hesitant’ to sign contracts in first half of the year
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NewsScottish government restores £200m to affordable housing budget
Finance secretary Shona Robison announces £768m for affordable homes - but CIH warns it is still less in real terms than 2023/24 figure
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NewsGreen light for 7,000-home Edinburgh city extension
Local developer Drum Property Group’s £2bn scheme granted unanimous approval by council
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NewsScottish housing bill to cap PRS rent increases passes first stage in Parliament
New legislation could cap rent increases and minimise evictions
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NewsScottish government to launch 'planning hub' in the new year
The Scottish government will offer 30 bursaries for postgraduate studies in planning in 2025/26
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NewsScottish regulator warns of ‘systemic failure’ to deliver homelessness services
The organisation says the last year has been the most challenging for social housing since the Scottish Housing Regulator was formed in 2012
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NewsScottish government allocates £22m in affordable housing bonds to Link and Cairn Housing Association
The Conservative shadow housing secretary says the investment is not new, and “a drop in the ocean” compared to cuts made to affordable housing in Scotland
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NewsWheatley Group boss takes voluntary 60% pay cut
“Personal choice” of Steven Henderson to take £80,000 salary, says Scottish housing association
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NewsWheatley boss warns build pipeline depends on Scottish government grant funding
94,000-home group reports fall in annual development and warns government budget cuts will affect build rates